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Spring 2019 Course Information

IND 439: Leadership and Management for Scientist

This Spring 2 credit hour course is directed by Tracey Baas and Eric Vaughn. IND439 is designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists who wish to enhance their leadership and management skills. It will cover a range of topics, including project management, communication, personality styles and budgeting skills, to help this unique group of leaders and managers. This course focuses on human-centered strategies for leading effective teams in biomedical and health science academic environments that can also be translated into research-related careers. Through a series of interactive activities, reflective writing, self-assessment instruments, and group discussions, you will develop a repertoire of techniques for addressing issues that commonly arise within and between research groups.

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Graduate Education & Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA) Holiday Hours

Monday, December 31 | 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Tuesday, January 1 | Closed

(*) Presented by CPD and URBEST: Register for Lead with Your Top 5: A Strengths Finder Event for Graduate Students (Register by January 8th)

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | 9:00 am-11:00 am | 2-7534, URMC
Discover your top 5 strengths and how you can utilize them in your upcoming job search and in your current/future work. StrengthsFinder Workshop Takeaways: Gain greater self-awareness and team alignment, Gain techniques to address team challenges Understand how to build effective team partnerships, Transform relationships in the workplace, Increase individual and team performance, Use strengths to improve results and reach goals, Experience an energizing and fun session. Registrants (24) will receive a FREE StrengthsFinder 2.0 book and code for strength assessment. Participants will need to register by January 8th at surveymonkey.com/r/urstrengths2. Questions about this workshop can be directed to Tracey_Baas@URMC.Rochester.edu or Eric_Vaughn@URMC.Rochester.edu.

(*) Presented by CPD and URBEST: Register for Lead with Your Top 5: A Strengths Finder Event for Postdocs (Register by January 8th)

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | 12:00 pm-2:00 pm | 2-7534, URMC
Discover your top 5 strengths and how you can utilize them in your upcoming job search and in your current/future work. StrengthsFinder Workshop Takeaways: Gain greater self-awareness and team alignment, Gain techniques to address team challenges Understand how to build effective team partnerships, Transform relationships in the workplace, Increase individual and team performance, Use strengths to improve results and reach goals, Experience an energizing and fun session. Registrants (24) will receive a FREE StrengthsFinder 2.0 book and code for strength assessment. Participants will need to register by January 8th at surveymonkey.com/r/urstrengths2. Questions about this workshop can be directed to Tracey_Baas@URMC.Rochester.edu or Eric_Vaughn@URMC.Rochester.edu.

Upcoming Events

(*) Postdoctoral Association (PDA) Monthly Meeting

(*) URBEST Career Story: Elizabeth Evans, Ph.D.; Vice President of Preclinical Research at Vaccinex, Inc.

Thursday, January 10, 2019 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm | CEL 2-7536, URMC
Come for the Career Story from 11:00 am-12:00 pm and stay for lunch that follows from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. For more information on the workshop, please contact Tracey_Baas@URMC.Rochester.edu.

(*) URBEST: Sharing Science In A Social World

Monday, January 14, 2019 | 12:00 pm | Hawkins Room (1-7438), URMC
Emily Boynton and Molly Miles from UMRC’s Department of Public Relations and Communications will discuss how the Medical Center and other academic institutions are sharing science in the social world we live in. They will provide examples of different types of visuals and videos that get great engagement on Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites. URBEST and The Public Relations and Communications team will accept original visuals and videos from students and trainees that highlight UR innovation and research until February 14. Three prizes will be awarded for best science storytelling, and the winning pieces will be featured on the UR Medicine Facebook page (URMC’s flagship social media page) and URBEST blog. Healthy Trash Plates (from https://www.ehmeals.com) will be provided! For more information on the workshop, please contact Tracey_Baas@URMC.Rochester.edu.

Microaggressions are the everyday nonverbal and verbal slights or snubs that are often the behavioral manifestations of unconscious bias. Microaggressions occur in the daily work and education environment. In and of themselves, microaggressions may appear harmless but they can accumulate over the course of a day, week or career impacting individuals’ engagement in the work environment as well as their wellness. We will explore the relationships between microaggression and personal wellness. Allies and bystander interventions can impact an individual’s experiences and potentially improve individual well-being. We will explore these relationships and describe ways to intervene and support our colleagues and trainees as allies.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the seminar, the participant will able to: (1) Understand the concepts and relationships of microaggressions and allyship and wellness, (2) Learn strategies to respond to microaggressions within the workplace, (3) Learn approaches to building allies for contributing to a culture of respect and equity

To register for this seminar, please email Faculty_Development@urmc.rochester.edu. Faculty, PAs, NPs, Residents, Fellows, Students and Staff are welcome to attend. Light lunch will be served.

(*) Webinar: Informational Interviewing: An Excellent Way to Enhance Your Career Search

Bio Careers Webinar Series: In this seminar, Propel Careers will discuss the important role that informational interviewing plays in a career search. Propel Careers will provide advice on how to identify individuals for an informational interview, how to structure the interview and what questions to ask. Propel will also provide advice on how to follow up after the discussion to build meaningful connections. For more information about this event, please contact CPD-SMD-Grad@URMC.Rochester.edu. Participants may bring their lunch to the webinar.

(*) Presented by CPD and URBEST: Lead with Your Top 5: A Strengths Finder Event for Graduate Students (Register by January 8th)

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | 9:00 am-11:00 am | 2-7534, URMC
Discover your top 5 strengths and how you can utilize them in your upcoming job search and in your current/future work. StrengthsFinder Workshop Takeaways: Gain greater self-awareness and team alignment, Gain techniques to address team challenges Understand how to build effective team partnerships, Transform relationships in the workplace, Increase individual and team performance, Use strengths to improve results and reach goals, Experience an energizing and fun session. Registrants (24) will receive a FREE StrengthsFinder 2.0 book and code for strength assessment. Participants will need to register by January 8th at surveymonkey.com/r/urstrengths2. Questions about this workshop can be directed to Tracey_Baas@URMC.Rochester.edu or Eric_Vaughn@URMC.Rochester.edu.

(*) Presented by CPD and URBEST: Lead with Your Top 5: A Strengths Finder Event for Postdocs (Register by January 8th)

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 | 12:00 pm-2:00 pm | 2-7534, URMC
Discover your top 5 strengths and how you can utilize them in your upcoming job search and in your current/future work. StrengthsFinder Workshop Takeaways: Gain greater self-awareness and team alignment, Gain techniques to address team challenges Understand how to build effective team partnerships, Transform relationships in the workplace, Increase individual and team performance, Use strengths to improve results and reach goals, Experience an energizing and fun session. Registrants (24) will receive a FREE StrengthsFinder 2.0 book and code for strength assessment. Participants will need to register by January 8th at surveymonkey.com/r/urstrengths2. Questions about this workshop can be directed to Tracey_Baas@URMC.Rochester.edu or Eric_Vaughn@URMC.Rochester.edu.

(*) Sponsored by CETL, CPD, and URBEST: Page-Turners for Teaching

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 (bi-weekly) | 10:00 am | Location TBD, URMC
Curious about how best to teach and train others? Considering an academic career? Lacking opportunities or time to teach as a busy researcher? Looking for ways to keep your CV up-to-date on teaching even if you are not currently doing it? Join “Page Turners For Teaching,” a bi-weekly discussion group offered through a collaboration between the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Center for Professional Development (CPD), and URBEST for grad students, medical students, postdocs, and residents interested in exploring their teaching practice with like-minded colleagues! Get a FREE copy of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us to discuss this spring! Register to reserve your free book. For questions about this event, please contact Kyle Trenshaw at Kyle.Trenshaw@Rochester.edu.

Happening Now (Grant, Travel Award, and Conference Information)

Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program (Application Deadline January 9, 2019)

The Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program supports early career life scientists in academic labs across the U.S.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) seeks to increase diversity in the biomedical research community. We know that the biggest challenges in science call for diverse perspectives and original thinking. The goal of the Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program is to recruit and retain individuals from gender, racial, ethnic, and other groups underrepresented in the life sciences, including those individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Through their successful careers, HHMI Hanna Gray Fellows will become leaders in academic research and inspire future generations of scientists from America’s diverse talent pool.

Following the “people, not projects” philosophy of HHMI, the competition is open to those dedicated to basic research from both doctoral and/or medical training paths in the biomedical and life science disciplines, including plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and computational biology. Fellows have freedom to change their research focus and follow their own curiosity for the duration of the award.

Fellows will receive funding through their academic institution for postdoctoral training and may continue to receive funding during their early career years as independent faculty. The program provides opportunities for career development, including mentoring and networking with others in the HHMI scientific community

For more information on the Hanna H. Gray Fellows Program including eligibility, application, award, and past fellow award winners; please visit the Program Website. Application deadline is January 9, 2019.

In response to the need for a skilled workforce in applied epidemiology at state and local health departments, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) has established the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship Program in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH).

The goal of the Fellowship is to provide a high-quality on-the-job training experience in applied epidemiology for recent graduates and to prepare Fellows for long-term career placement at the state and local level. Based on their career aspirations and available positions, Fellows are carefully matched to a state or local health agency or federal quarantine station for two years under the guidance of an experienced mentor.

During their tenure, Fellows will be expected to complete activities and achieve competencies related to epidemiologic methods, communication skills, public health practice, policy, and legal issues.

Eligibility Requirements:

An MPH, MSPH, MS in epidemiology, or equivalent degree or an advanced degree in a health-related field (i.e., PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or other public-health field; an MD degree; or a DVM degree).

The Blavatnik Family Foundation is an active supporter of many leading educational, scientific, cultural, and charitable institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, and throughout the world. Funding Level: Three winners will each receive $30,000 in unrestricted funds; six finalists will each receive $10,000 in unrestricted funds.

Program Synopsis: The regional postdoctoral competition of the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists recognizes the most promising postdoctoral-rank scientists and engineers from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut working in disciplines within the life sciences, physical sciences & engineering, and chemistry. The nominations are made by the Provost of the University of Rochester.

Eligibility: To be eligible, a candidate must: Have been born in or after 1977. Candidates born closest to 1977 may be more competitive-see note below. Have earned a doctoral degree (PhD, DPhil, MD, DDS, DVM, etc.). Currently hold a postdoctoral-rank position at an academic institution in designated states. Have made significant research contributions to disciplines (and above) within the life sciences, physical sciences & engineering, or chemistry. Note: Advanced, more senior postdocs with a strong record of independent research, publication and impact will be more competitive than beginning postdocs; the review committee does not differentiate between early and late career postdoctoral fellows

Internal Deadline: All final materials by Friday, January 18, 2019

Number of Applications allowed from UR: 15 postdoctoral applications from the University will be accepted. The graduate deans will vet the applications, and make selections, if more than 15 applications are received by the internal deadline of January 4th.

Instructions for submitting internal application: Internal applications must consist of final materials ready for upload: Nomination statement (no more than 200 Words), suitable for Provost’s use in describing nomination rationale. Postdoc’s research abstract (max. 1000 words). Biosketch or CV (must be in compliance with the exact format detailed in Blavatnik Guidelines-no more than 4 pages). 4 pdfs of full-text publications and/or patents representing the candidate’s best work. Contact information for two recommenders who can attest to the candidate’s qualifications and research contributions to his/her field, i.e., postdoctoral advisor(s); graduate advisor(s), collaborators. Nominator (i.e., Provost) will need candidate’s date of birth, professional email address, and direct phone number. Send Applications to: SMD: Joyce Goodberlet at Joyce_Goodberlet@URMC.Rochester.edu.

University of Rochester Diversity Conference Call for Proposals and Posters

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to submit workshop and poster proposals for the University’s 10th annual diversity conference on Monday, April 8. This year’s conference, “Finding the Courage to Lead,” will feature author, activist, and cultural commentator Samina Ali. Workshop proposals should focus on creating interactive experiences around topics of developing fearlessness and resilience to assist in developing inclusive environments, as well as exploring how leaders and leadership can affect environments. The deadline for workshop proposals is Friday, January 18.

Innovation, collaboration and the rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission to cure cancer faster. Through our new Dr. Eddie Mendez Post-Doctoral Symposium, we'll recognize six underrepresented minority scholars from across the United States in June. Post-docs are encouraged to apply by Jan. 31! At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We are committed to doing the internal work to increase our awareness and to improve our practices so that we are an organization known as a center of diversity and inclusion excellence. As a part of this effort, we are committed to developing excellence in biological sciences so that it is more equitable and representative of the vast talent pool. [1] Definition of underrepresented minority is aligned with the NIH’s definition: individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups (Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders), individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship (Completed Application are due no later than February 1, 2019)

The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. The program is the U.S. component of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Fellowships program. Celebrating its fifteenth year in the U.S., the For Women in Science program has awarded 75 postdoctoral women scientists nearly $4 million grants. L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer-review process. Each year, the program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. For more information about the L'Oréal USA Women in Science program, please visit: lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience.

America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Student Competition

Taking place: Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Deadline for Entry Form: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Want to see how emerging science can impact federal programs and regulations? Want to discuss your ideas with the FDA? We are now accepting applications for the Annual America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Student Competition. Your proposed solution should align with the FDA Regulatory Science priority areas. Please visit the CTSI website to learn more about competition guidelines, examples, evaluation criteria and for the entry form. Your completed entry form is due by 5:00pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and the competition takes place on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The winning team travels to Washington DC/Maryland regions to meet with the FDA.

The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (K99/K00)

The purpose of the NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is to encourage and retain outstanding graduate students recognized by their institutions for their high potential and strong interest in pursuing careers as independent cancer researchers. For full description and application instructions, please visit https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-19-002.html. Application due date is February 22, 2019.

Center for Integration of Research, Teaching & Learning

Spring 2019 Online Courses

The College Classroom (Registration Close Date: January 21, 2019)

Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective teaching practices in this course about teaching in the STEM college classroom. Students will explore how people learn, discuss how to monitor and investigate the effectiveness of the learning environment, learn what it means to create an inclusive classroom environment that engages all learners, and utilize backward design to develop a microteaching project. An emphasis on a learning-centered classroom will provide students with a perspective that highlights the interconnected cycle of teaching, assessment, and learning such that they gain the knowledge and skills to be effective teachers in the college classroom. Course Schedule This 11-week course has weekly online sessions on Mondays at 1 - 2:30PM ET / 12 - 1:30PM CT / 11AM - 12:30PM MT / 10 – 11:30AM PT from January 28 to April 15. Workload Your instructors estimate participants will need to spend 1.5-2 hours per week on work outside of class sessions. For more information or to register for this course, please visit cirtl.net/courses/380.

Diversity in the Classroom (Registration Close Date: February 18, 2019)

In this course, explore what is known—and theorized—about the ways that diversity affects learning and, in turn, help educators develop practical classroom strategies that address "equity," "inclusion," "diversity," and related terms. We will examine personally meaningful definitions of “equity,” “inclusion,” “diversity” and related terms, consider research on bias, and build a community of inquiry around ways diversity affects both our teaching and student learning. When you leave this course, you will have constructed: 1. a personally meaningful definition of "diversity" and related terms 2. knowledge of some of the fundamental literature on diversity that pertains to STEM and SBE (social/behavioral/economics) fields 3. a rationale for why you include the content you do in your teaching, and an understanding of how the selection of this content is influenced by your definition of diversity 4. a toolbox of tips and ideas on how you might address diversity in future courses you will teach (demonstrated in the Inclusive Teaching Plan assignment and the Diversity Statement Workshop activity) 5. a community of peers who are a resource for your teaching career 6. experience with learning in an online environment with students from diverse institutions Course Schedule This 9-week course has weekly online sessions on Tuesdays at 11:30AM - 1PM ET / 10:30AM - 12PM CT / 9:30 - 11AM MT / 8:30 - 10AM PT from February 26 to April 23. Workload Your instructors estimate participants will need to spend 2.5-3 hours per week on work outside of class sessions. For more information or to register for this course, please visit cirtl.net/courses/372.

Engaging Students in the Teaching of Statistics (Registration Close Date: March 11, 2019)

This course provides current and/or future instructors in statistics--in statistics departments or departments that make considerable use of statistics such as psychology, ecology, etc.--with a solid grounding in sound pedagogical practices that will engage their students. Instructors will focus on how backwards design, active learning techniques, and inclusive instruction can benefit all students. The course will include presentations on key points including teaching tips, group discussions, and a small-group mini-project focusing on integration of the five leaning objectives. Students who complete this course will: 1. Comprehend the role that backwards design plays in successful teaching 2. Be able to use Bloom’s taxonomy in developing learning objectives and teaching plans 3. Be able to construct assessment tools 4. Comprehend the importance of student background and diversity 5. Be able to employ inclusive teaching practices with a focus on active learning. Course Schedule This 4-week course has weekly online sessions on Thursdays at 2-4PM ET / 1-3PM CT / 12-2PM MT / 11AM-1PM PT from March 21 through April 18 (sessions are 3/21, 3/28, 4/11, and 4/18). Workload Your instructors estimate participants will need to spend about 2 hours per week on work outside of class sessions. For more information or to register for this course, please visit cirtl.net/courses/373.

Spring 2019 Online Workshops

Getting Ready to Teach in the American Classroom (Registration Closes February 1, 2019)

This workshop will be a facilitated case study discussion–Compensation Strategies to Improve Communication–and will focus on strategies to build rapport with students early in the semester and throughout teaching a course. Sources of miscommunication between students and instructors will be investigated in order to provide participants with tangible strategies to increase effective communication (verbal and non-verbal) with others in and out of the classroom. Registration opens December 10 and closes February 1, 2019 at 1:00 pm EST. For additional information and to register for this webinar, please visit cirtl.net/events/558.

Writing a Diversity Statement (Registration Closes February 8, 2019)

Employers are increasingly asking candidates to supply a diversity statement as part of their application. This session covers the essential elements of composing this important document. Starting with individual reflection on topics of inclusion, diversity, and equity, participants will draw upon personal and professional experiences to begin writing their story. We will discuss how inclusive teaching practices can be incorporated into the diversity statement. Participants will learn strategies for highlighting initiatives they have lead or participated in that focus on underrepresented students, working towards equity, and/or enhancing diversity. Examples may include professional development, creation of an inclusive learning community, student retention or outreach work, organizations and non-profits, and activities related to mentoring, research, committees, and teaching. For advanced students and postdocs, time will be spent showing examples of diversity statements and discussing how to incorporate the diversity statement into interview answers. It is never too early to begin working on a diversity statement, so special insight will be provided to new graduate students, regarding goal setting and identifying ways to engage with diversity efforts at their home institution. Workshop Schedule This workshop has two online sessions, which participants are required to attend, at 12-1:30PM ET / 11AM-12:30PM CT / 10-11:30AM MT / 9-10:30AM PT on Tuesday, February 12 and 19. Workload Participants will be expected to draft and refine their own diversity statement. For more information or to register for this workshop, please visit cirtl.net/events/615.

Teaching with Technology (Registration Closes February 22, 2019)

Technology can help us increase teaching effectiveness and student learning. This workshop will introduce participants to a variety of digital tools to engage students in learning. Examples of digital tools are blogs and wikis, collaborative space, audio-video, social media, and mobile applications. Registration opens December 10 and closes February 22, 2019 at 11:59 pm EST. For additional information and to register for this webinar, please visit cirtl.net/events/614.

For a full list of upcoming Center for Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning Workshops, please visit cirtl.net/events. The majority of events are online and requires advance registration. For information on any of the courses or programs, please contact Eric_Vaughn@URMC.Rochester.edu .

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